5 Decluttering Hacks for Busy Moms: A Clutter-Free Home is Just a Click Away!

Welcome, busy moms, to the ultimate guide on reclaiming your sanity and creating a clutter-free oasis at home! We understand the daily juggle – between managing a household, attending to little ones, and perhaps even holding down a job – finding time to declutter may seem like an impossible task. Fear not! In this post, we’ve compiled a list of 5 decluttering hacks for busy moms, designed specifically for the multitasking superheroes among us. So, grab a cup of coffee and get ready to transform your home with just a click!

Welcome to my Year Long Thorough Declutter Series. We declutter 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Each day we do a daily task based on the room we are working on. Today, our task is to start decluttering your clutter in your entryway. If you prefer watching videos, check out my youtube channel here. Today, we’ll look at some tips for decluttering sports gear in your entryway.

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Currently we are working on how to unclutter the Entryway, Foyer, & Mudroom. The daily task for today, Nov. 29, 2023, is to begin to declutter sports gear in your entryway. Remember, we are focusing on just the entryway area, so don’t declutter your whole house. We will cover each room separately.

5 Decluttering Hacks for Busy Moms

1. Virtual Decluttering Solutions:

Embrace the digital era by exploring virtual decluttering apps. These apps can help you organize everything from your schedule to your shopping lists. Need a virtual assistant to remind you of important tasks? There’s an app for that! Virtual decluttering not only streamlines your day but also reduces the need for physical reminders and sticky notes cluttering up your space.

2. 5-Minute Mommy Makeovers:

Busy schedules often leave little room for hours of decluttering. Fear not – the 5-minute mommy makeover is here to save the day! Set a timer for just five minutes and tackle a specific area. Whether it’s the kitchen counter, the coffee table, or the kids’ play area, you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve in such a short time. Consistency is key, and these mini makeovers will gradually add up to a clutter-free home.

3. Toy Rotation Magic:

We all know how quickly toys can take over the living room. Combat toy clutter by implementing a toy rotation system. Store some toys away and rotate them periodically. This not only keeps the living space tidy but also renews your child’s interest in their toys, providing hours of engagement without overwhelming the space.

4. One-In, One-Out Rule:

Implement a strict “one-in, one-out” policy for new items entering your home. Every time a new item comes in – whether it’s a toy, a piece of clothing, or a kitchen gadget – make it a rule to donate, sell, or discard an item of equal size or function. This simple rule prevents unnecessary accumulation and maintains a balance in your living space.

5. Digitalize Memories:

One of the most challenging aspects of decluttering for moms is dealing with sentimental items. Instead of letting physical mementos accumulate, consider digitizing them. Scan children’s artwork, take photos of sentimental objects, and create digital albums. This way, you can preserve memories without the physical clutter.

Busy moms, rejoice! A clutter-free home is not only achievable but also just a click away. By incorporating these decluttering hacks into your routine, you’ll not only reclaim your space but also create a more peaceful and organized environment for you and your family. So, put on your superhero cape, embrace these tips, and watch your home transform into the haven you deserve!

Decluttering Hacks for Busy Moms

1.Only spend time on your specific daily task.

2.Do not get side-tracked or distracted.

3.Work within a time of day that you have the most energy and stamina. This is one of the most useful declutter motivation tips. Listen to your body and work at decluttering when you feel the most alert and energized.

4.Avoid thinking too long about whether to keep or discard an item. This is one specific way for How to Be Ruthless When Decluttering.

5.Avoid cleaning during your declutter. The goal is to purge the dead weight. Getting rid of the clutter is your priority. Cleaning can be accomplished later. Read on for more declutter motivation tips and my room specific deep clean checklist, though, as you will begin cleaning after your declutter.

Decluttering Hacks for Busy Moms

Supplies Needed:

1. boxes -preferably ones you can donate (Avoid plastic storage bins because you may be tempted to just store the items and not part with them.)1. boxes -preferably ones you can donate (Avoid plastic storage bins because you may be tempted to just store the items and not part with them.)

2. sturdy trash bags

3. marker/pen to label boxes

Decluttering Tip: Avoid using storage bins to declutter. Storage bins tend to tell your brain to “store” the items for later. That is just delaying decisions. If you aren’t getting rid of items when you declutter, you are not truly decluttering. This is why I recommend a trash bag, also. A trash bag tells your brain to “trash” the item.

Obviously, recycle if you have that option. The boxes you use should be ones you are willing to part with, so I recommend sturdy cardboard boxes. As to donations, there are many charities that will come pick up your items for you at your home.

I use one in particular where you can book an appointment for pick-up online. This is so convenient, as it saves you the hassle of hauling stuff away yourself. Scheduling that pick-up also motivates you to declutter by a certain date.

Steps & Decluttering Hacks for Busy Moms

1. Start by eliminating trash first- use a sturdy trash bag

2. Sort items by category if needed so you can see what you have

3.Get rid of items that don’t work or that work poorly, expired items, anything you don’t love, anything that you’ll never use again

4. Box up the donations and trash/recycle the rest

5.Select a charity to donate your items and schedule the pick-up if that is an option

How Do You Declutter Your Entire House (and get it deep clean?): Need to deep clean?

First, My How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen list can be found here.

Second, My How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom list can be found here.

Third, My How to Deep Clean Your Kids’ Rooms list can be found here.

Fourth, My How to Deep Clean Your Living Room list can be found here.

Fifth, My How to Deep Clean Your Bedroom list can be found here.

You can get your printable Daily Housekeeping Routine and Deep Cleaning Your House Schedule here. This 15 page printable kit is delivered digitally to your email for you to print and personalize. What Does a Deep Clean Include? It includes a daily schedule, calendar pages, and deep cleaning checklists for every room and area of your home. Check out the link above to see a sample page of what you’ll get in my printable set designed to help you create your personal Homemaking Checklist.

Also, you can get the complete digital printable copy of the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series Calendar and Checklists here. The printable digital download is delivered to your email. It includes 25 pages of printable calendar pages and checklists to help you declutter every room in your home. You can find that here.

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Step 1: Check out this post on the 1st step you should take to get organized. If you don’t have a calendar, you can grab my free weekly printable calendar page here. It is in my shopify store, but it is totally free, so you won’t be prompted to put in any payment information. It is a free download and will be delivered straight to your email.

Step 2: Create a daily Housekeeping Schedule. You can use this series to start to set up your own schedule. You can also use this simplified weekly schedule.If you often ask: What is the fastest way to clean a dirty house? Or, if you struggle to get organized and have tried and failed time and again, you can likely find out which of these 11 reasons cause you to fail to get organized.

Step 3: How do you remove clutter? How Do You Declutter Your Home?.…Sign up for the Declutter Series and get your entire home decluttered in just 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.”Declutter Your Home” checklists are provided in each email.

Step 4: What is the fastest way to clean a dirty house? Use a timer and use the Deep Cleaning Checklists above. They will help you get your home sparkling after you’ve decluttered.

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